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Baby with no kidneys treated at Lucile PackardA tiny baby born without kidneys to a United States Congresswoman is receiving treatment at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital....
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2013Last comment by Hmmm, on Sep 7, 2013 at 2:09 pm | 28 comments | 23728 Views
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With artificial intelligence looming, debate over 'basic income' heats upProponents say universal basic income could help people pay off debts and obtain job-skills training, among other goals,...
Original post made on May. 17, 2019Last comment by Clinton Foundation = A Cash Cow For Chelsea, on May 24, 2019 at 7:56 pm | 32 comments | 23718 Views
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Lawsuit filed against driver who struck young boysA Menlo Park family has filed a lawsuit against the driver of a car that reportedly jumped a curb and pinned two 6-year-old...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2013Last comment by Retired teacher, on Jan 6, 2014 at 12:48 pm | 8 comments | 23613 Views
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Planned power outages expected to hit Palo Alto Hills Wednesday at noonSections of the Palo Alto Hills are scheduled to see power go out on Wednesday as part of PG&E's pre-emptive outages, planned...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2019Last comment by Miriam Palm, on Oct 10, 2019 at 9:47 am | 20 comments | 23591 Views
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Advocates disagree on solutions to airplane noiseResidents throughout the Midpeninsula and Santa Cruz area agree that airplanes going to San Francisco International Airport...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2016Last comment by Bill, on Nov 16, 2016 at 11:44 am | 243 comments | 23526 Views
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Monthlong curfew to start in Santa Clara County Saturday nightGov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday a limited stay-at-home order for California that will go into effect Saturday night...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2020Last comment by Lee Forrest, on Nov 22, 2020 at 7:02 am | 33 comments | 23427 Views
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Facebook expansion probably won't displace East Palo Alto residents, study showsA consultant's study of whether Facebook's expansion will push East Palo Alto residents from their homes came to the common...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2012Last comment by Hmmm, on Jan 6, 2012 at 4:56 pm | 57 comments | 23346 Views
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Palo Alto's sister city suffers in typhoon aftermathIn the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda, Palo Alto's Phillipine sister city, Palo, Leyte Island, has suffered major damage...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2013Last comment by John, on Nov 14, 2013 at 12:28 pm | 6 comments | 23243 Views
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This Palo Alto couple raised $670K to help fight India's second COVID-19 wave. Their battle is still not over.Kanika and Rohit Mediratta are just some of many Bay Area-based Indian Americans aiding the fight against COVID-19 from 8,000...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021Last comment by JB, on May 23, 2021 at 9:00 pm | 15 comments | 23201 Views
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People age 65+ can now get vaccinated anywhere in Santa Clara CountyCOVID-19 vaccinations will now be available to all residents and workers in Santa Clara County who are 65 years and older,...
Original post made on Feb. 4, 2021Last comment by Anonymous, on Feb 13, 2021 at 2:04 pm | 22 comments | 23121 Views
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Palo Alto property values surgeThe market value of a single-family home in Palo Alto went up 10.8 percent in 2013 and has more than recovered from the last...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2014Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Jun 18, 2014 at 4:03 pm | 34 comments | 23055 Views
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As state drought persists, Bay Area redwoods face a precarious futureLooking more like candidates for tinder than the stately evergreens emblematic of California, the line of coast redwoods...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2021Last comment by maguro_01, on Jul 15, 2021 at 8:28 pm | 31 comments | 23008 Views
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East Palo Alto celebrates grand opening of U.S. Highway 101 overpassA new walkway connecting East Palo Alto neighborhoods on the east and west of U.S. Highway 101 debuted on Saturday. Construction...
Original post made on May. 19, 2019Last comment by Tessa, on May 22, 2019 at 9:57 am | 21 comments | 22951 Views
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Why a Coastside animal sanctuary had to make a new home on the east coastFor years, Kevin the pig, Gizmo the cow, and Paco the llama enjoyed the sprawling pastures of Half Moon Bay’s nonprofit...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2022Last comment by Fritzie Blue, on Jul 23, 2022 at 9:53 pm | 1 comment | 22922 Views
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'It feels really, really free': After 14 days in coronavirus quarantine, mother and daughter return home to Palo AltoA Palo Alto mother and daughter returned home Tuesday after spending weeks at the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2020Last comment by Linda, on Mar 6, 2020 at 8:07 am | 16 comments | 22897 Views
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COVID-19 treatments, vaccines could be ready by early 2021, Fauci tells Stanford MedicineThe prognosis for getting a handle on the deadly COVID-19 disease could be good if the public is responsible for its actions...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2020Last comment by dr, on Jul 16, 2020 at 10:28 am | 6 comments | 22889 Views
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Circular-shaped Los Altos Hills remodel provides 180-degree Silicon Valley viewsRather than demolish their quirky, circular 1960s-era home, Los Altos Hills couple decides to reconfigure the floor plan...
Original post made on May. 20, 2022Last comment by Anonymous, on Jun 1, 2022 at 7:06 pm | 2 comments | 22859 Views
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Analysis of Judge Persky's 'pattern' casesSix criminal cases are at the heart of the campaign to unseat Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky. Read...
Original post made on May. 11, 2018Last comment by Steve Dabrowski, on May 22, 2018 at 4:37 pm | 5 comments | 22704 Views
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New COVID-19 variant increasing in Bay Area, linked to Kaiser San Jose outbreakThe L452R variant of COVID-19 -- being identified by viral genomic sequencing in the Bay Area -- has been linked to the Kaiser...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2021Last comment by Mondoman, on Jan 20, 2021 at 6:09 pm | 3 comments | 22688 Views
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New state law prohibits law enforcement from posting mugshots on social mediaPolice departments across California will no longer be able to splash mugshots over social media following a big arrest under...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2021Last comment by David, PA Hills, on Jul 30, 2021 at 10:42 pm | 10 comments | 22647 Views
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